WHO AM I?!

Hi! I’m Ranier Maningding

Few things in my life have been as consistent as my passion for writing. It’s been about a year since I started this wordpress account but believe it or not, I’ve actually been relationship blogging since I was 15. Yes, 15, aka freshman year in High School. I guess I’ve always had an eye (ear? brain? heart?) for this topic.

Random Facts about Me:

- 20 years old (turning 21 in April! Hooray for Aries babies!)
- I don’t smoke nor do I drink (I just can’t stomach the flavor of alcohol)
- My favorite visual artists are David Mach, Richard Avedon, and Frida Giannini.
- I listen to a lot of worldly music including (but not limited to): K-Pop (Korean Pop), Bossanova (Brazilian), French music, Mariachi music (Mexican), and much much more.
- I’m not a fan of reading but if I were given a really good book, I would choose it over T.V.
- I have a 8 month old dog but deep down my heart belongs to the felines
- I’m Filipino, 1/16th Chinese, and 1/16th Spanish (but everyone thinks I look either Vietnamese or Chinese)
- My first girlfriend was in 6th grade and she was Mexican
- I’m a college student trying to get my double major in Communication Studies and Visual Communications
- I currently attend De Anza College but I am planning on transferring to San Francisco State University
- I like salsa dancing

Add me on Facebook + My Fashion Blog

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs129.ash2/39790_142739439092458_100000692093223_245360_4555398_n.jpg

Yes, that's me -- and no, that's not my girlfriend. This was for our 60's themed photoshoot in San Francisco!

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If you’re an Asian guy or a Non-Asian girl interested in Interracial dating and you would like one-on-one advice, feel free to add me on Facebook and we can talk! But if you simply like my blogs then you can still add and talk to me anyways! I always post updates for my blogs on Facebook so GO ADD ME! RIGHT NOW!
Facebook: Ranier Falco

Check out my Fashion Blog!

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/ranierranier/3-17.jpg

One of my favorite shots from my fashion blog: The Blonde Egyptian Princess

Also, be sure to check out my fashion blog! Basically I go around and I photograph random fashionable/stylish people of San Jose and San Francisco.
The Falco: http://thefalco.com

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on September 23, 2010 at 8:19 pm | Reply Alicia Ballard

Ranier, how can you write about real life situations that are current if you use your real name here? Do none of your girlfriends google you?
- on September 24, 2010 at 1:01 am | Reply The Falco
  
  This has been a problem that I’ve thought about over and over and over again.
  
  On one hand, I would like my blog to be hidden from the girls that I write about. If I write a blog about girl “x”, I would prefer it if she didn’t know about this blog.
  
  However, I realized that I’ve already put so much of my personal life on the line that it really doesn’t matter anymore. This is my public journal. Though I do care about my readers, I first and foremost write for myself – I need a place to vent out my thoughts and creativity.
  
  So in the end, I chose to sacrifice my privacy for the sake of being able to express myself. I am well aware that any girl can google “Ranier” and EASILY find me online (I mean really, who else do you know named Ranier?) and manage to find this blog.
  
  If they read it, they do. At least I know I’m not hiding
on October 18, 2010 at 1:45 pm | Reply Sam

hmmm I get your point but do you at least change their names?

Sam
- on October 18, 2010 at 1:47 pm | Reply The Falco
  
  I ALWAYS change their names. I would NEVER use a girls real name, unless I were actually dating her (as in, she being my official girlfriend/fiancee/wife)
on October 21, 2010 at 12:25 pm | Reply Sam

ok
on December 12, 2010 at 12:13 am | Reply bevy666

I just started reading your blog but I must say, you sir, are awesome! haha I can’t believe a lot of your post had me bursting out laughing Actually I can, it was really funny but very insightful

~Gabby
- on December 12, 2010 at 12:14 am | Reply The Falco
  
  haha aww thanks Gabby! I’m incredibly flattered that I actually made you laugh
  
  <3
on December 17, 2010 at 2:43 pm | Reply AMWF Love

I enjoy your articles. Great to hear an Asian man speak out!
I love Asian men!

Laura:)

http://amwflove.wordpress.com/
ttp://www.youtube.com/user/Ksister920
on February 12, 2011 at 4:38 pm | Reply Cici

Wow. Your site is amazing.
on March 13, 2011 at 9:21 am | Reply jaygimer

You’re a clown.
- on March 13, 2011 at 10:56 am | Reply The Falco
  
  I’m glad you think so
- on April 13, 2011 at 11:55 pm | Reply Courtney
  
  Don’t hate… Instead, please appreciate.
on March 14, 2011 at 8:20 am | Reply Arianna

Just stumbled upon your blog. I REALLY like it! It’s fresh, it’s fun, it’s straightforward… I’m really impressed. I find the topic of interracial dating to be very very interesting; it’s a relatively recent ‘phenomenon’ so it’s the right time to start talking about it. So far i’ve mostly read blogs about white girls dating asian guys but not the opposite so it’s really interesting (and amusing, i must say) to read a guy’s point of view.

However unfortunately there is still very little on interracial dating scene IN ASIA. See, you’re American and you’re describing the situation from the perspective of a relatively multicultural society. Here in Europe it’s fairly different, it’s still very rare to see a caucasian girl/asian guy going out together. Why? No idea, but it seems that both sides are reluctant to date outside their race. And having lived in Asia (Beijing) I have to say that in China the interracial dating scene is still quite immature… It’s a pity i guess, but there’s time, we’ll see what happens

I write toooooo much as usal, forgive me! Keep writing, you’re doing a great job!

Ari

P.S. I love Frida Giannini too! She’s awesome!!
on April 6, 2011 at 6:42 am | Reply Diana G.

I’ve been reading a couple of your posts. You’re great, dude ! And hell yeah.. you’re right .. Asian guys are awesome! Keep up ! I will follow you.
on April 10, 2011 at 10:40 am | Reply Rita

Hey!

Sorry for posting this here, but could you tell what is the name of that movie where you wrote: “If my calculations are correct, smoking this cigarette while wearing this suit will guarantee that you will fall in love with me!”
I’ve seen it once, but i wanted to see it again and can’t remember the name of he movie.

Thanks
on April 11, 2011 at 8:05 am | Reply Danny

Hi, there!

I came upon one of your posts today on facebook (of all places, lol) due to someone posting a link to it as an interesting topic to look at. I read it and was enlightened by a lot of the things said in it. It definitely put things into perspective and helped me understand a lot about Asian culture, plus it was HILARIOUS!! Definitely planning on staying tuned to your blog ^__^

p.s.- The 60′s fashion photo on your homepage is incredible! As a fashion student, I’m thoroughly impressed! Ok, that’s all for now before I get too talky. (I’m a pretty wordy person lol)

-Danny =)
- on April 12, 2011 at 2:18 am | Reply The Falco
  
  Thanks Danny! Relax, curl up in bed, and enjoy a few blog posts or two
  
  <3 Ranier
on May 1, 2011 at 12:28 am | Reply Sanique

your blog is awesome! Worth being awake at 3 in the morning
on May 18, 2011 at 2:14 am | Reply N

Hi Falco. Found your page Via tumblr yesterday and I must say you definitely have a great sense of humor which makes your blog a great read. I added you to my blogroll( hope you don’t mind, and if you do…too bad

Love your imagery as well.

And thanks for liking my work on FB

this is draco aka Jan

Have a wondy day
on June 3, 2011 at 11:29 am | Reply AmusedinBoston

Hey Falco:

I stumbled across your website and found it very interesting specifically your opinions on AMBW…I have to say I found validity in some of your points and validity in some of your critics points also. But there is no right or wrong answer…people are people and we all have opinions!! LOL

As a BW who has dated outside and within my race…from my own experience I can say this men are men!! Penis is penis!! Either you make me laugh, I find you attractive, you have something intelligent to say or you don’t…it really is that simple to me. Idk why people approach it from any other angle…geez it’s dating people not some social experiment. Either a dude gets you hot or not!! LOL Obviously there’s more to it than that but you catch my drift…

Anyways I just wanted to leave you a note, I like your style and sense of humor…another opinion to add to the rest I guess
on June 11, 2011 at 8:30 pm | Reply Olivia

I never expected to find a blog like this, it’s refreshing : ) looking forward to more of your updates!
on June 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Mark

I came across your blog and it’s very interesting. So how is your love life going anyway? As an Asian man the dating scene a little different because of many cultural differences and stereotypes. Hope it’s all working out well for you,
on July 23, 2011 at 6:25 am | Reply Express My Views #5: Response to Interracial Dating Rant (AM/BW) | Candy Nine

[...] culture for a long time now. I wrote a post about it before but I would like to do a response to Ranier who has made several posts about Interracial relationships. I wanted to reply from a black [...]
on July 27, 2011 at 9:05 pm | Reply Replica

Wow! My sis and I have been sitting here reading your blog for about two hours now! Very interesting and I appreciate the work you do. Wish I knew about this blog earlier! Can’t wait for your updates.
on August 18, 2011 at 3:07 pm | Reply wendytaylor87

hey Ranier! just checked out your blog! really liking the persona stories. thought you’d find this clip interesting! http://youtu.be/vFv2HX8bdcw
on September 17, 2011 at 10:24 pm | Reply Reyjay Torregosa

hai whould like know me
on September 20, 2011 at 7:58 am | Reply teemeah

Hi! I’ve been reading a couple of blogs on interracial dating, esp. on the Asian Man-White Woman topic but all of them were written by women (white or black) dating Asian guys. So it’s really refreshing to read about the other side. haven’t read all of your posts yet, but it does seem like you don’t have problems dating While all the blogs I read before say that most Asian guys have issues trying to date non-Asian women, especially because of shyness and cultural differences. Maybe it’s not true for American-born/raised Asian guys. Do you have any knowledge or insight about this? Namely that Asian guys are just too shy to go up to a non-Asian girl and ask her out on a date.
on November 3, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Stephanie Lebrun

I LOVE THIS!<3
on November 10, 2011 at 7:27 pm | Reply Paty

Hello Ranier!

I really like your blog and your attitude!
u’re a real young gentleman:)

I found ur blog (a while ago) because u took a picture of my design at Arts of Fashion in SF.
So yeah, thanks a lot, good shoot!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5263647727_cc5914f405_b.jpg

Best,

Patricia. (Brazil)
on November 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm | Reply Storm

Super awesome blog!!!
PINOY PRIDE!!! ^~^
(Filipina + white mix male)
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on January 11, 2012 at 12:06 am | Reply Bree

Your site is awesome! Wow this is definitely unique. Keep it up…
on March 5, 2012 at 6:10 pm | Reply awesome latina

ur so cute, but why don’t asian guys think like u do. i wish more asian guys would date/marry more latinas and black chicks, then we wouldn’t have to complain about white chicks taking them.
on March 7, 2012 at 9:34 pm | Reply TeaYana Wodds

Hello lovelies! Okay so being assisted by my best friend/sis, I am making an AMBW vlog to add my two cents and to get people’s views on the AMBW. I have questions for you all and it would be a great help if you gave me your answers in a video answer if possible (i want to compose all videos into one) and if not, please answer in the comment box) Without further delay:

1) What is your ethnicity? 2) Do you know what AMBW means? a.) If so, how do you feel about it? 3) Have you ever dated a black woman/Asian man? a.) Seriously or just for experiment? 4) Would you ever consider dating a black woman/ Asian man? 5) What do you think of when you hear the term “black woman” or “Asian man”? 6) What would be the cultural barriers or clashes? 7) Would there be any problems if your family knew you dated a black woman/ Asian man? 8) Any extra comments?
May you email your video response to TeaYanaW@gmail.com
THANK YOU~~ ^^
on April 9, 2012 at 3:25 pm | Reply Lia

You also make me laugh so I have a question that I’ve been wondering about for a day or so. Do Koreans really like the cutesy things that girls do like making a heart with their hands or stuff related to that?sometimes I start to thing that tv is just making them seem like that.my friend grace is Korean and she told me that they like cute stuff like that but I can’t always believe her so yeah. Just wondering! ~Lia
on May 9, 2012 at 6:53 pm | Reply Sincerity

I am so loving your site!! It is thoughtful yet funny and relate-able. Where was photo taken in SF (nice!)? Curious, as I am in SF.